The Seymour Chamber of Commerce has planned a Leadership Conference on August 11th from 9 to 11:30 AM at the Pines Evergreen Room. Using humor, vulnerable stories, and a bit of nostalgia, Lindsay Bocardo, the keynote speaker, will help your teams work better by bringing generations together. Call the chamber at 812-522-3861 or visit www.seymourchamber.com to register. Registration is $40 per person and will end Friday at NOON.
Monthly Archives: August 2020
Columbus City Utilities Issues Boil Water Advisory
Columbus City Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers in the area of 8th & Lafayette, Pearl, and Sycamore Streets. This precautionary measure is necessary due to a shutdown associated with water system improvements in the area.
Customers are asked to boil cooking and drinking water for 5 minutes until notified that the water has passed laboratory testing. The boil water advisory started yesterday afternoon.
Customers will be notified when the order is lifted.
There will be temporary water outages beginning TODAY through Friday between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make improvements to neighborhood utilities.
Anyone with additional questions can call the Water Service Hotline at 812-418-6435.
DARE Charity Golf Tourney on Friday
The annual DARE Charity Golf Tournament with the Columbus Police Department is on Friday @ Otter Creek Golf Course.
Golfers have a chance to win a new car, $10,000 in cash and other prizes.
The winning foursome will get free steak dinners for a year.
Proceeds benefit the CPD’s DARE program.
More info can be found by calling(812) 376-2600.
Former Governor Kernan Laid to Rest
Joseph E. Kernan, 48th Governor of the State of Indiana, was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in a small private ceremony at Cedar Grove Cemetery on the campus of the University of Notre Dame.
The private ceremony was attended by his brother and sisters from the east coast, and his loving wife Maggie, who lives in South Bend.
The family would like to thank the thousands of people nationwide who have shared their love, their memories of Joe and their kindness during this heartbreaking time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans Fund at the University of Notre Dame.
No Fans at the Indianapolis 500
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway today issued the following statement:
“It is with great regret that we announce the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 will take place on August 23rd without fans. This tough decision was made following careful consideration and extensive consultation with state and city leadership.
“As dedicated as we were to running the race this year with 25 percent attendance at our large outdoor facility, even with meaningful and careful precautions implemented by the city and state, the COVID-19 trends in Marion County and Indiana have worsened. Since our June 26th announcement, the number of cases in Marion County has tripled while the positivity rate has doubled. We said from the beginning of the pandemic we would put the health and safety of our community first, and while hosting spectators at a limited capacity with our robust plan in place was appropriate in late June, it is not the right path forward based on the current environment.
“We encourage Hoosiers to continue making smart decisions and following the advice of our public health officials so we can help get Indiana back on track.
“Penske Corporation made a long-term investment to be the steward of this legendary facility. While we were very excited to showcase the investments and enhancements we have made in the guest experience, we know we have reached the right decision. As much as Roger Penske and everyone associated with the ‘500’ wanted to race with fans this year, we ultimately reached this conclusion in partnership with the state of Indiana and city of Indianapolis.
“Our commitment to the Speedway is unwavering, and we will continue to invest in the Racing Capital of the World. We encourage everyone to watch this year’s race on NBC, and we look forward to welcoming our loyal fans back to ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ on May 30th of 2021.”
Further Information from IMS
- All on-track activity during the month of August, including practice and qualifications, will be closed to the general public.
- Individuals who still have tickets to this year’s Indy 500 will be credited for the 2021 Indianapolis 500 and will retain their seniority and their originally assigned seats.
- The first Indy 500 practice will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a full schedule available on IMS.com.
For full coverage of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, August 23rd, tune in at 1:00 PM with pre-race activities and ceremonies, and then the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” to follow on 10-10 WCSI and 98.1 FM.
Warren Central Football Player Tests Positive for Covid-19
A Warren Central High School football player has tested positive for Covid-19, the school district confirmed on Sunday. The district told close contacts with the student to quarantine for 14 days, but did not provide any details on whether any of those close members of the football team. The high school’s students and teachers will return to school on Thursday. This comes after a New Palestine high school football player and multiple members of Elwood Schools teaching staff tested positive for Coronavirus over the weekend. Parents and Caregivers have been asked to monitor their children for symptoms of the virus.
Indiana Stop Arm Violation Enforcement Program
More than 200 police agencies around Indiana will be out in force to make sure kids are getting to school safely this fall. Governor Eric Holcomb announced the return of Indiana’s Stop Arm Violation Enforcement program on Monday saying police will be participating in overtime patrols to make sure that drivers stop for school buses when they are stopped with the arm extended. Last year more than 2,600 stop arm violations were reported in a single day by bus drivers.
State Road 11 Interchange at I-65 to Close Soon
The State Road 11 interchange at I-65 at exit 55 will be shut down starting on or after August 10th for a reconstruction project. All entrance and exit ramps and the state road overpass will be closed to traffic while existing ramps are removed and the area is reconfigured to a “dog bone” interchange. The new interchange will feature two single lane roundabouts with interior truck aprons on either side of the overpass, resembling a dog bone from above. The official detour for the closure will follow state road 46 in Columbus to U.S 31 to US 50 in Seymour. The interchange is expected to reopen in November.
Franklin Man Arrested for Driving the Wrong Way
A Franklin man was arrested Sunday morning by Columbus police officers after he was accused of crashing into another vehicle and was seen driving the wrong way on U.S. 31. CPD officers were dispatched around 3:30 AM morning responding to the crash report in the 3100 block of US 31. Witnesses to the incident reported that a 2011 Chevy Passenger van driven by Levi Griffith of Franklin was seen driving southbound in the northbound lanes of US 31 before the crash occurred. Two occupants in the other vehicle were transported to Columbus Regional Hospital with minor injuries. Responding officers conducted field sobriety tests to Griffith who blew a breath sample nearly three times the legal limit. Griffith was transported to Columbus regional for medical clearance and a blood draw as part of the investigation. After the blood draw was complete Griffith was placed under arrest and transported to the Bartholomew County Jail where he was held on preliminary charges of two counts of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Vice President Says Trump Administration Will Spare No Expense
Former Indiana Governor and Vice President Mike Pence admits this is a tough time for the country right now as Coronavirus cases surge again. Pence told a crowd in Pennsylvania the Trump Administration will continue putting every federal government resource forward to solve the problem. Pence expressed sympathies to those who have lost someone close to them due to the Coronavirus. His comments come as the virus has now killed more than 150-thousand Americans. Total cases are approaching four-point-five million.
Vice President Mike Pence says the Trump Administration will spare no expense to fight the Coronavirus. Pence is hopeful as vaccine development progresses.